Pony Express Road
1.2 mi
Distance
246 ft
Elev. Gain
31m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pony Express Road is a point-to-point trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Routt County, Colorado. It is 1.2 miles long and gains 246 feet. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Steamboat Springs, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,967 ft |
| End | 1.2 mi | 3,028 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Steamboat Springs, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Routt County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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